Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the instrument shelf.
34 ft
River is at the unofficial record elevation reached in august of 1915. Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur.
33 ft
FEMA flood insurance maps indicate that at 29.0 feet, if you are in the 1% (100) flood plain your property is at a high risk for flooding. A 1 percent flood is a flood that has a one percent or greater chance of occurring in any given year.
32.79 ft
Water reaches the door sill of gage house.
31.6 ft
Water reaches the floor of gage shelter.
27 ft
Widespread major flooding will occur from Kountze to Village Creek State Park. FM 418 and 327 will be closed. Water approaches the treatment plant in Kountze on Walters ln.
26 ft
Major flooding with Water covering the Kountze city park.
24.9 ft
Farm to Market Road 327 begins to flood at Village Creek.
24.3 ft
Water is over FM 327 at the Mill Creek Crossing.
24 ft
With a forecast of 24 feet, Village Creek State Park beyond the Village Slough Bridge should be evacuated including the primative Camp Grounds.
23 ft
Major lowland flooding will occur.
22 ft
Water covers entire floor of Farm to Market Road 418. Water threatens homes near the creek in Kountze. Significant flooding occurs in Village Creek State Park.
21.9 ft
At this level, water will be flowing over the Highway 418 bridge.
20 ft
Water begins to flow over the bridge on Farm to Market Road 418. Water also begins to cover F.M. 418 at several other locations. Road in Village Creek State Park begins to have water across it.
19 ft
Water over Village Creek Road Bridge in Lumberton. Significant backwater flooding of homes and camp sites along the creek in the north side of Lumberton.
18.39 ft
The water will be at the low chord of Highway 418.
17 ft
Water covers low spots on Willard Lake Road and Village Creek Road near Lumberton.
12 ft
The river is at bankfull stage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | 35.96 ft | 182,000 cfs |
| Jul 31, 1915 | 34 ft | — |
| Oct 19, 2006 | 28.33 ft | 55,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Village Creek near Kountze?
The Village Creek near Kountze gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08041500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Village Creek near Kountze?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Village Creek near Kountze is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Village Creek near Kountze gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hardin County, Texas at coordinates 30.3978°N, 94.2633°W. USGS site number: 08041500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.